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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,488.72, 361,761.84 and 158,130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,488.72, 361,761.84 and 158,130 is: 236,886.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,488.72 : 361,761.84 = 158,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,488.72/361,761.84 = 158,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,488.72x = 361,761.84 × 158,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,488.72x = 57,205,399,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,205,399,759.20/241,488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,886.43

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